Garmin Messenger™

3.5
3.68K reviews
500K+
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PEGI 3
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About this app

Stay in touch with friends and family. Enjoy the security and connectivity of global messaging with the Garmin Messenger™ app. Pair with your compatible inReach® satellite communicator for fast, easy direct messaging and interactive SOS that's not limited to cellphone coverage areas (active satellite subscription required). The app supports group messaging as well as photo and voice messaging when paired with a compatible Garmin device (1). Automatic switching between internet, cellular, and satellite networks gives you the best connectivity and efficiency for all your messaging. When you have connectivity, the app will work seamlessly even if your inReach device is turned off. Invite your friends and family to download the app to stay connected and keep the conversation going on and off the trail. With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time (2) and see data such as distance, time, and elevation.

(1) See compatible devices here: garmin.com/p/893837#devices
(2) When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate® app or when used with your compatible inReach® technology-enabled Garmin device.

Note: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
Updated on
Sep 19, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Messages and 3 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Messages and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.4
3.6K reviews
Ad Lic
August 23, 2025
@Bug report for engineering team My wife sent me a URL. This app renders an image of the website the URL points to. However I am unable to see the address of the URL. When a single click the message or rendered image, I am taken to the message details screen. The correct behavior for single clicking the rendered image would be to open my web browser with the URL.
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Captain Basil Hamaty
September 11, 2025
I am puzzled as to why the Garmin Quatix 8 was released without direct connectivity to my inReach Messenger, while another model does offer this feature. I kindly request that you consider releasing an update for the Quatix 8 to enable direct functionality with my inReach Messenger. The inReach Messenger has proven to be a reliable tool, allowing me to stay connected with my loved ones during both short and long flights.
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Greg G
May 12, 2025
Functionality is good, but it's truly ridiculous that you can't use the app when offline because you can't login! WTH Garmin?!? We were stuck on a train between Madrid and Seville during the blackout last week, which also took down most of the cell networks. I have a new phone and hadn't logged into the app on it and thus was unable to use the app at all and had to send all messages character by character on the nReach Mini 2, which does not have a keyboard. Seems like a *massive* oversight!
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What’s new

- Fixed "Web Portal" icon